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Chopin, Fryderyk
Estimate
2,000 - 2,500 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Chopin, Fryderyk
- "La ci darem la mano" varié pour le piano-forte avec l'accompagnement d'Orchestre, op.2, Vienna: Tobias Haslinger (Editeur de musique dans la maison de la caisse d'epargne sur le Graben No.572), [April 1830]
- paper
first edition of the solo piano part, [2] & 25 pages, folio (32 x 25cm), engraved music for piano with orchestral cues, plate no. T.H.5489 (with on page 1: "Eigenthum u. Verlag von Tobias Haslinger in Wien"), spine reinforced (original stitching), some staining to corners consistent with use, browning to last few leaves, without the orchestral parts, or the general series title
Literature
Grabowski & Rink 2-1-HAt; Hoboken 180
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, where appropriate
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
This is the first edition of Chopin's Variations on the famous tune from Don Giovanni. The French and English editions by Schlesinger and Wessel only appeared in 1833. Haslinger issued a reprint with a revised title page in 1831 and also a later edition in 1839 with a new plate number.